Ram Charan, who is basking in the success of Rangasthalam, will start working on his new film, tentatively titled #RC12, on April 21. It is learnt that the Magadheera actor is undergoing a physical makeover to play his part in director Boyapati Srinu's action entertainer set against the backdrop of Visakhapatnam.

A source in the know says, renowned fitness trainer Rakesh Udiyar, who has trained Bollywood superstars Salman Khan and Aamir Khan in Sultan and Dangal, has been hired to work closely with Charan for the film. “Ram Charan will sport his fittest ever look and is on the verge of losing weight for his role in the film. It will be an intense workout regimen and the actor is working really hard to get back into shape,” adds the source. Udiyar has previously worked with Charan in Dhruva, and this is their second assignment together.

Produced by DVV Danayya, the film which also stars Kiara Advani, Vivek Oberoi, Prasanth and Sneha in crucial roles, will have music by Devi Sri Prasad.